2019-2020 Graduate Catalog

Psychology, M.A.: Psychological Services Option

Dr. Muriel Singer

Room: EC-232B

Tel: 908- 737-5886

Email: msinger@kean.edu

Program Description

The Master of Psychology, Option: Psychological Services is a concentration in psychological theory and procedures. It prepares students for employment in mental health centers, social services agencies, hospitals, community programs, and other human services settings. The program also provides a strong base of studies preparing students for more advanced graduate study or doctoral training in applied and professional psychology. Students may concentrate in an area of interest by choosing courses from a wide range of electives in different areas. Students wishing to advance to the Marriage and Family Therapy Professional Diploma Program should apply to the dual degree Marriage and Family Therapy program that combines a Master of Arts in Psychology, Psychological Services, and a Professional Diploma in Marriage and Family.

Degree Requirements

In addition to the University’s admission requirements:

  • 12 credits in the Behavioral Sciences (at least six of which are in psychology including General Psychology) (These courses may be taken as co-requisites)

Required Courses 18

ID 5020READINGS IN BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

3

PSY 5910RESEARCH METHODS SEMINAR

3

PSY 5320LEARNING THEORY & APPLICATION

3

PSY 5530ADVANCED ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY

3

PSY 5810INTRODUCTION TO DIAGNOSTIC PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING

3

PSY 5640ANALYSIS OF SMALL GROUP PROCESSES

3

Electives 15

Five courses selected from the following or other courses with approval of the coordinator:

(Note: For students who wish to apply to the Marriage and Family Therapy Professional Diploma Program, asterisked courses must be taken.)

PSY 5110DEVELOPMENTAL STUDY CHILDREN

3

PSY 5120SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY OF ADOLESCENCE

3

PSY 5130HUMAN DEV. ACROSS LIFE SPAN

3

PSY 5170PSYCHOLOGY OF AGING

3

PSY5350COGNITIVE THERAPY

3

PSY 5555INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY

3

PSY 5420BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION

3

PSY 5000EVOLUTIONARY PSYCHOLOGY

3

PSY 5515ADVANCED THEORIES OF PERSONALITY

3

PSY 5500CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

3

PSY 5550PSYCHOPATHOLOGY OF CHILDHOOD

3

PSY 5610ADVANCED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

3

PSY 5660INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL PSY

3

PSY 5720FAMILY SYSTEMS THEORIES AND TECHNIQUES TECHNIQUES

3

PSY 5920THESIS SEMINAR

3

Total Credit Hours: 33